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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,488.83, 723,909.21 and 333,464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,488.83, 723,909.21 and 333,464.91 is: 460,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,488.83 : 723,909.21 = 333,464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,488.83/723,909.21 = 333,464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,488.83x = 723,909.21 × 333,464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,488.83x = 241,398,319,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,398,319,560.82/524,488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,254.45

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